Setting the MAC learning limit on an interface

This feature limits the MAC address table size. A large MAC address table will degrade forwarding performance.

To set the MAC learning limit on an interface:

Step

Command

Remarks

1. Enter system view.

system-view

N/A

2. Enter Layer 2 Ethernet interface view.

interface interface-type interface-number

N/A

3. Set the MAC learning limit on the interface.

mac-address max-mac-count count

By default, the maximum number of MAC addresses that can be learned on an interface is not set.